Barbados is an independent English-speaking Commonwealth country with a dynamic economy. It has been an independent nation since November 30, 1966. The most easterly of the Caribbean islands, it is just over three (3) hours by plane from Miami, four and one-half (4 ½) hours from New York and eight (8) hours from London. Barbados is well known for its high level of political, economic, social stability and integrity of its Institutions. The country has a mature democracy with elections every five years
Area: 430km2
Capital: Bridgetown
Population: 275,000. The only major centre of population is the capital of Bridgetown.
Business language: English
Currency: Barbados Dollar (BDS$). BDS$2=US$1
Time zone: GMT -4
Business hours: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
Climate: Tropical.
Average temperatures of 22ºc and 28ºc.
As a former Colony of the United Kingdom Barbados' has inherited the English Common Law as the basis of its legal system, with amendments by statute to meet local requirements. The judiciary is independent of the executive and legislative functions of government. At present the Country's final Appellate Court is the Privy Council in the United Kingdom
Barbados with a well educated and skilled population of 275,000 has a well developed infrastructure and an excellent level of professional service.
A new modern airport, daily flights from Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States and a developed telecommunications system, make doing business in Barbados a pleasure.
